Ask Slashdot: Best Option For Heavy-Duty, Full-Home Surge Protection? 341
First time accepted submitter kmoser writes "Like most people, I have a couple of surge protectors for sensitive/important electronics, and even a UPS for a couple of items like computers. But I don't have surge protector on all outlets, and these consumer-grade devices don't cover things like 220 volt appliances. Add to that the fact that I live in a lightning-prone area and it's only a matter of time before one of my expensive devices has a major meltdown. I've looked into full-home surge protectors that install next to the fuse box but the prices vary widely and I have no idea how reliable they are or what brands are good. An electrician friend tells me they can still blow out, and when they do they're difficult to replace if they were installed behind a wall. Can anybody shed some light on the best options for protecting all the electronics in my house with a single surge protector?"
wait .. (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Three-level protection (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Already there (Score:5, Funny)
Not true, just like AIDS and other STDs, there most certainly is a perfect protection available....its just that most people don't like sitting in the dark with all of their electronics unplugged, especially if they aren't getting laid either.
Of course, in either case, this solution is not considered fun.
Re:cuz $350 is going to bankrupt YUO ! (Score:5, Funny)
Lightning is weird and it is very difficult to predict what may be harmed by a strike.
Just like my ex-wife!